Want to use this with an irrigation system (poly tubing kind) to start a vegetable garden. Would I put this OVER the tubing or the tubing on top of it
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The weed barrier is permeable, so water will pass route without any problems. Strictly speaking I don't think it matters to your vegetable garden whether your poly tubes are under or over the barrier. However, for future access to the watering system you may want to put it on top as having to remove the layer in order to work on your system may be a pain.
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Hi, This system is designed for only low flow as it says in the item description like veg garden for best results only for shorter distance. I got it for my garden to attach one of the sprinkler head so that my garden gets water. I guess you need one step higher may be.
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Flexible tubing and a clamp will work well. You can also build up an adapter from the pump to garden hose with parts from a hardware store.
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You would have to take the plant down while away unless you want to hang the water source up there with it . You need to be just below the cap on the spike for your water source . Going lower will slow or stop the flow and going higher will speed it up .
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If you want to put a watering can under the spigot it has to be elevated. Even to attach a hose it helps to be elevated so there is enough room for the hose to bend without putting pressure on the spigot, which is plastic. I have mine up on six inch retaining wall bricks. That works well.
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We have not used ours with that system. We did set up a drip irrigation system and are using potting soil, garden soil, mulch, etc. and it works well.
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I don't know about that. Mine is above ground and I put plants all around it to disguise. Works great!
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You need to put something over it. I use small rocks (pebbles) over mine. I have it surrounding tall grow boxes. No problems after several months of use. If dirt collects in the rocks (or bark or whatever you use), you can spray it with a weed killer as a few weeds may appear but will be in shallow, sparse dirt that has intruded into your walkway. Therefore the roots will be small. Works for me.I made the mistake of making some of my walkways where dirt will wash over them. I'm going to make a "dam" to control that. Be careful of where you place it so it won't get covered with dirt if you want it to be a walkway. You need to put something over it. I use small rocks (pebbles) over mine. I have it surrounding tall grow boxes. No problems after several months of use. If dirt collects in the rocks (or bark or whatever you use), you can spray it with a weed killer as a few weeds may appear but will be in shallow, sparse dirt that has intruded into your walkway. Therefore the roots will be small. Works for me.I made the mistake of making some of my walkways where dirt will wash over them. I'm going to make a "dam" to control that. Be careful of where you place it so it won't get covered... » Read More You need to put something over it. I use small rocks (pebbles) over mine. I have it surrounding tall grow boxes. No problems after several months of use. If dirt collects in the rocks (or bark or whatever you use), you can spray it with a weed killer as a few weeds may appear but will be in shallow, sparse dirt that has intruded into your walkway. Therefore the roots will be small. Works for me.I made the mistake of making some of my walkways where dirt will wash over them. I'm going to make a "dam" to control that. Be careful of where you place it so it won't get covered with dirt if you want it to be a walkway. « Show Less
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I put 25PSI at faucet, run garden hose to garden, attach a metal 4 way to hose, 4 50 foot 1/4" drip lines (one for each row of my veg. garden) with garden hose from 4 way to garden row to 1/4" line. All 4 drip lines on at the same time. Putting a T in your line should work.
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I installed this in my garden and not over concrete or tile. I have no problem since the water drains into the soil. I don't believe this is meant to be used over any type of pavement if one is concerned about water leakage. This has been the best thing I purchased for the garden. I made a herb garden and we enjoy it very much and so do our neighbors who help themselves to fresh organic basil. I covered the base with garden fabric to prevent weed growth.
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I would think you would have to have it connected to a separate zone on your irrigation system. I am assuming that is what you are contemplating. I am certainly not an expert.
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Yes, I think this would work well for that. It's flexible but SUPER strong. I have 8 different veggies growing on mine right now and it's doing great. Good luck, those are beautiful flowers!
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Probably the most important instruction is that the code requires this device to be installed 12" higher than the highest head, assuming this is for an irrigation system. If this is not practical, then an RPz device should be used instead. Also, a PVB should be installed outside because it's designed to dump water. Also, the PVB works best under continuous pressure, so if you have a master valve upstream of the device, I recommend it be eliminated or moved to the downstream side of the PVB.
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Look for something that is thick-walled as it will hold up longer in your garden. That said, realize that thinner-walled tubing will be easier to work with. Personally, I like to do this sort of job just once.
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Hi, My husband thinks that you may not get enough pressure or volume of water. However, he also thinks with 1/2 inch pipe, it would work. It's worth a shot. Happy planting.
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Should not be a problem just consider how much material you put over the hose. Bury it to deep/ sharp bends can cause it to pinch or crimp and reduce/ cut off water flow.Its a very simple system.
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You place the tubing in a jug of water (such as an empty milk jug). The water level in the jug must be below the soil level of the plant.